Andrew Thomas
Programme Manager Sports Management
Background
Over 20 years’ experience teaching and coaching within the sports and education sectors. From working at Neath Port Talbot Council, Ospreys, Welsh Rugby Union and the Football Association of Wales. Additionally, supporting change through professional representation on Mid and West Wales committees and more recently managing the pre academy at Briton Ferry Football Club.
Specialist Subjects
- Coaching
- Talent ID and Talent Development
- Strategy and Policy
- Marketing
- Operations
- Sporting Infrastructure
- Sports Development
Professional and/or Research Experience
Analysing Player Development Pathways, whilst considering age appropriate activities from a National Governing Body perspective.
Qualifications
- MBA Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Postgraduate Certificate in Management
- BSc Open Business and Sport
- HNC Business Information Technology
- UKCC Level 3 Coaching
- Rugby Union UEFA B Licence
- Football Association Teachers Award
- Football Association Talent ID Award
- Premier Fitness Instruction and Personal Trainer
- IPLA Physical Literacy Certificate
Languages Spoken
English
Professional Membership or Roles
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Chair of the Student and Staff Committee